Human Resources Director Australiatag:hcamag.com,2016:/au/rss2019-03-21T14:12:27-04:00Human Resources Director Australiatag:hcamag.com,2019-03-22:/au/specialisation/industrial-relations/employer-found-guilty-after-anonymous-tip-off/162822Employer found guilty after anonymous tip off2019-03-21T14:12:27-04:00<p>‘One tip off to the Fair Work Ombudsman led to one employer back-paying 22 employees over $50,000’</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iSTock-justicee-law-HRD-JUSTICEEid897988164.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-22:/au/news/general/prince-harrys-modern-approach-to-fatherhood-highlights-hr-failure/162815Prince Harry’s ‘modern’ approach to fatherhood highlights HR failure2019-03-21T13:51:14-04:00<p>The royal will pull away from public events and go on paternity leave to be a hands-on dad</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iStock-baby-childd-infant-fatherr-id905837110.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-22:/au/specialisation/mental-health/mental-wellness-why-c-suite-should-lead-the-discussion/162812Mental wellness: why C-suite should lead the discussion2019-03-21T13:42:26-04:00<p>If leaders talked about it, staff will start opening up as well</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iStock-mental-healthh-officee--id693469150.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-21:/au/specialisation/corporate-wellness/council-introduces-breathalysers-to-catch-intoxicated-employees/162700Council introduces breathalysers to catch intoxicated employees2019-03-20T13:49:33-04:00<p>Brisbane City Council has purchased 18,000 disposable personal breathalysers for staff</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iStock-drunk-drink-breathalyser-picture-id186851028.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-21:/au/news/general/eys-new-work-policy-may-be-the-secret-to-millennial-recruitment/162699EY’s new work policy may be the secret to millennial recruitment2019-03-20T13:44:03-04:00<p>'Millennials’ preference for diverse experiences overrides traditional workplace structures'</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iStock-resumee-interview-job-id949182974%20(1).jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-21:/au/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/how-to-get-cultural-diversity-right/162698How to get cultural diversity right2019-03-20T13:40:58-04:00<p>'Australian businesses often don’t have a clear picture about cultural diversity in their ranks'</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iStock-diverse-HR-id871518740.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-20:/au/specialisation/workplace-health-and-safety/restaurant-fined-62k-after-worker-falls-into-vat-of-hot-water/162690Restaurant fined $62K after worker falls into vat of hot water2019-03-20T10:02:34-04:00<p>The hot bath was meant for thawing out frozen food packages</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iStock-moeny-canada-law-id956478622(1).jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-20:/au/specialisation/employment-law/abandonment-of-employment-what-you-need-to-know/162615Abandonment of employment: What you need to know2019-03-19T16:47:56-04:00<p>There is often a big question mark for employers over what exactly constitutes abandonment of employment</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/law.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-20:/au/news/general/rising-stars-report-nominations-are-open/162614Rising Stars report: Nominations are open2019-03-19T16:42:57-04:00<p>Time to discover HR's newest superstars</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/vote.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-20:/au/specialisation/corporate-wellness/how-can-hr-build-resilience-in-the-workplace/162610How can HR build resilience in the workplace?2019-03-19T16:20:55-04:00<p>'There is often a reluctance to share feelings of stress or not being able to cope in the workplace, because of the stigma attached'</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/business.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-20:/au/news/general/ceo-apologises-for-seemingly-echoing-nazi-slogan/162605CEO apologises for seemingly echoing Nazi slogan2019-03-19T16:02:45-04:00<p>The expression appears to be reminiscent of a maxim posted in concentration camps</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/nazi.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-19:/au/news/general/hrd-launches-game-changing-website-redesign/162487HRD launches game-changing website redesign2019-03-18T16:30:43-04:00<p>Take a look at our brand-new website and tell us what you think</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/SCHRDCW(1).JPG" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-19:/au/news/general/final-tickets-are-available-for-award-winning-hr-event/162477Final tickets are available for award-winning HR event2019-03-18T15:48:34-04:00<p>Places are limited for the two-day summit</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/smeminar.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-19:/au/news/general/the-casual-conundrum-hidden-under-the-christmas-tree/162476The casual conundrum hidden under the Christmas tree2019-03-18T15:46:44-04:00<p>On 31 December 2018, there was a decision made that will have a nation-wide impact on the voting rights of casual employees with respect to enterprise bargaining</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/working1(1).jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-19:/au/news/general/restaurant-chain-tests-4-day-work-week/162475Restaurant chain tests 4-day work week2019-03-18T15:40:33-04:00<p>Shake Shack is getting creative in its effort to attract and retain scarce workers</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/SAKE%20SHACK.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-19:/au/specialisation/workplace-health-and-safety/is-your-workplace-culture-toxic/162473Is your workplace culture toxic?2019-03-18T15:34:16-04:00<p>Companies often lose track of their foundational values the faster their business expands</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/toxic(1).jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-16:/au/specialisation/leadership/inside-workdays-gender-diversity-program/162521Inside Workday's gender diversity program2019-03-15T14:12:50-04:00<p>HRD talks to Stephen Jack of Workday about the company’s gender diversity initiatives</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/unity(2).jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-16:/au/news/general/united-airlines-fires-staff-who-sold-employee-travel-privileges/162326United Airlines fires staff who sold employee travel privileges2019-03-15T14:09:41-04:00<p>In a 'brokering scheme' workers ask colleagues for passes to sell to outsiders</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/United%20Airlines.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-15:/au/specialisation/leadership/what-are-the-burning-issues-facing-the-future-of-hr/162276What are the burning issues facing the future of HR?2019-03-15T04:46:39-04:00<p>The HR industry is being disrupted at unprecedented speed due to a number of factors, says David Koch, Chairman of Pinstripe Media</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iStock-1039606566-leadership-women-business-conference-talk.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-15:/au/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/this-is-how-to-achieve-gender-balance/162245This is how to achieve gender balance2019-03-14T16:26:41-04:00<p>HRD talks Alex Hattingh, chief people officer, Employment Hero, about pushing progress on gender balance</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/alexemphero.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-15:/au/news/general/one-day-left-in-our-search-for-australias-top-recruiters/162244One day left in our search for Australia's top recruiters2019-03-14T16:21:53-04:00<p>Entries for HRD's Top Recruiters survey must close today</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/survey1.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-15:/au/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/vw-brand-to-shrink-workforce-further-in-bigger-savings-push/162238VW brand to shrink workforce further in bigger savings push2019-03-14T15:19:30-04:00<p>The German carmaker said Wednesday it will eliminate as many as 7,000 positions</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/VOLKSWAGEN.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-15:/au/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/how-to-invest-in-an-authentic-inclusion-policy/162227How to invest in an 'authentic' inclusion policy2019-03-14T14:55:11-04:00<p>Why #BalanceforBetter isn't just a trendy hashtag</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/DIVERSE(1).jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-15:/au/news/general/amazon-ceo-i-still-tap-dance-into-the-office/162222Amazon CEO: 'I still tap dance into the office'2019-03-14T13:53:26-04:00<p>Jeff Bezos wants to assure employees he is 'as engaged and focused on Amazon as ever'</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/amazon2.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />